Attachment for basins, sinks, or like fixtures.



No. 739,162. PATENTEDSEPT. 15, 1903. W. FORD. ATTAUHMBNT FOR BASINS, SINKS, 0R LIKE FIXTURES.

APPLIOATION FILED HAR.19, 1903.

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PATENTED SEPT. 15, 1903. w. FORD. ATTACHMENT FOR BASINS, SINKS, 0R LIKE FIXTURES.

APPLICATION FILED EAR. 19, 1903.

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No. 739,162. P-ATENTED SBI T.' 1'5; 1903-- W. FORD. ATTACHMENT FOR BASINS, SINKS, 0R LIKE FIXTURES.

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PATENT OFFICE.

WARWICK FORD, on NEW' YORK, N. Y.

ATTACHMENT 'FOR BASINS,

SINKS, OR LIKE FIXTURES.

SFEC JTFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 739,162, dated September 15, 1903.

Application filed March 19, 1903. Serial No. 148,553. (No model.)

To LtZZ witbht- 2.73 may concern:

Be it known that I, WARWICK FORD, asubject of the King of Great Britain, and a resident of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, in the county and State of New York, have invented a new and Improved Attachment for Basins, Sinks, or Like Fix- .tures, of which the following is a full, clear :and exact description. T

The object of the invention is to providea new and improved attachment for basins, sinks, and like fixtures arranged to control the supply of water for the fixture by the Waste water thereof, so as to reduce the waste of the Water to a minimum in large cities and to prevent overflows of water in buildings and the consequent damage to the building'and its contents.

The invention consists of novel features and parts and combinations of thesame, as will be more fully described hereinafter and then pointed out in the claims. 7

A practical embodiment of the invention is represented in the accompanying drawings,

forming a part of this specification, in which similar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the views.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the improvement as applied to a washbasin and showing the attachment in position for receiving the overflow of water from the fixture immediately previous to shutting off the water-supply. Fig. 2 is a sectional front elevation of the same on the line 2 2 of Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a transverse section of thesame on the line 3 3 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4: is a sectional rear side elevation of the same on the line 4 4 of Fig. 5 and showing the waste-water-receiving receptacle in a discharging position or water emptied from the fixture and the supply-cocks shut ofi, and Fig. 5 is a transverse section of the same on the line 5 5 of Fig. 4.

The basin A is mounted on a suitable stand B, and into the basin discharge the ends of the cold and hot water supply pipes G 0, provided with the usual faucets G 0 under the control of the operator for opening and closing the faucets. The supply-pipes G C are also provided with cocks G 0 respecwater receptacle D, contained within a tank E, supported on the stand Band connected with the discharge-pipe A of the basin A and with the overflow-pipe A of the said basin, the said overflow-pipe A opening into the lower portion of the discharge-pipe A and the latter discharging directly into the waste-water receptacle D, as will be readily understood by reference to the drawings.

The Waste-water receptacle D is secured near one end and preferably at the bottom thereof on a main shaft D, extending-transversely and journaled in suitable bearings attached to the stand B. The shaft D is pro- .vided on its rear portion outside of the tank E with an arm D pivotally connected by a link F with an arm F extending upwardly from a rock-shaft F, likewise journaled in suitable bearings carried by the stand B. On the rock-shaft F are fastened the downwardly-extending arms F and F, of which the arm F is pivotally connected by a link F with an arm F secured to the handle 0 of the cock (3, and the arm F previously .mentioned, is connected by a link F with an arm F attached to the handle C of the other cook 0 The arm F stands in alinement with the handle 0 while the arm F extends at an outward angle to the handle 0 as plainly shown in Fig. 4, and the said handles 0 O and their cocks O C are in an open po-' sition as long as the waste-water receptacle D is in the uppermost receiving position, as shown in Fig. 2; but when overflow water'from the basin A by way of the pipe A passes into the said receptacle D and nearly fills the same then this receptacleD swings downward to discharge its contents into the tank E, from which the waste water can flow by the waste-pipe E to a sewer or other suitable place of discharge. Now the waste-water receptacl'e D in swinging downward turns the shaft D, so that a rocking motion is given to the rock-shaft F by means of the arms D F and the link F, and the rocking motion given to the shaft F causes the closing of the cooks C G by the arms F F*, the links F F, and the arms F F and arms F F secured to the handles 0 C of the said cocks C 0 Now when the cooks O O are closed the supply of water to the basin A is completely shut ofi, notwithstanding that the faucets O and C may be open. When the receptacle D swings into the downward-discharging position, as described, then the plug A for closing the entrance end of the pipe A is lifted off its seat to allow the contents of the basin A to flow through the pipe A and into the receptacle 1) and from the latter into the tank E to be discharged by way of the waste-pipe E. Now in order to lift the plug A otf its seat, as described, the following mechanism is provided: On the forward end of the main shaft D is secured an upwardlyextending arm D, on which is pivoted one end of a rod G, (see Fig. 1,) mounted to slide at its free end on a cross-bar G, held vertically adjustable on a forked bracket G attached to the stand B, the forks of the said bracket forming a guideway for the free end of the rod G, as will be readily understood by reference to Fig. 1. The rod G has its middle portion slotted lengthwise, and two pins G extend transversely through the slotted portion, and between these pins G extends the lower end of an arm G, secured on a rockshaft G extending transversely in the tank E and journaled in suitable bearings attached to the sides of the said tank. On a rock-shaft G within the tank E, is secured an arm G connecting by a link G with the lower end of the stem A of the plug A the said stem A extending through the pipe A into the tank E, as plainly indicated in Figs. 2 and 5. Now when the waste-water receptacle D is in its uppermost or receiving position, as shown in Fig. 2, then the plug A is held to its seat to close the outlet-pipe A of the basin, and when the receptacle D swings downward into the discharging position, as previously explained, then the main shaft D imparts a rocking motion to the shaft G by the arm D and the rod G, and the rock-shaftG by the arm G and link G imparts an upward motion to the stem A and the plug A to lift the latter off its seat, so that the water contained in the basin A can now discharge by way of the pipe A, receptacle D, and tank E to the waste-pipe E. When the receptacle Dis swung back into its uppermost receiving position, then the mechanism just referred to causes a downward movement of the stem A and the plug A to move the latter back onto its seat to close the basin A to the outlet-pipe A.

The waste-water receptacle D is moved back into its uppermost receiving position by a mechanism under the control of the operator and arranged as follows: On the rear end of the shaft D is secured an arm H, provided with an adjustable curved arm 11, (see Fig. 4,) adapted to be engaged by hooks I, fulcrumed at I on the lower end of a slide-rod J, extending upwardly and guided in a vertical bearing J, secured to the stand B. On the upper end of the slide-rod J is secured a handle or a knob J adapted to be taken hold of by the operator to push the rod J downward or to move the rod upward in its hearing J, the upward movement being limited by a stop-collar J adjustably secured by a set-screw on the rod J and adapted to abut against the lower end of the bearing J. The downward movement of the slide-rod J is limited by the handle or knob J striking the top of the bearing J. The latter and the rod J are preferably located on the rear of the basin A approximately midway between the faucets 0 C as plainly shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The hooks I have their upper or heel ends provided with offsets 1 (see Fig. 5,) adapted to engage with spring-cams K to open the books at the time the slide-rod J is moved into an uppermost position, the said arms K K being secured to a guidewayL for guiding the hooks I and for guiding the lower end or cross-head J of the sliderod J. The lower free ends of the hooks I are adapted to engage cams N at about the time the slide-rod J is pushed downward into a lowermost position, so that the said hooks I close on the arm II, then in the lowermost position, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The free end of the arm H is connected with one end of a chain or rope H extending over a pulley H journaled on the stand B, and the other end of the rope or chain H supports a counterbalancing-weight H for counterbalancing the mechanism connected with the main shaft D, so as to insure an easy operation of the attachment.

The operation is as follows: When the several parts are in the positions shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3 and the user of the basin A has failed to close either or both faucets C Q then the basin A will finally be filled to overflow into the overflow-pipe A from which the overflow water flows into the waste-water receptacle D to fill the same. When this receptacle is nearly filled, then the weight of the water in the receptacle causes the latter to swing downward into a discharging position, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, whereby the water is emptied from the receptacle D into the tank E, from which the water finally flows through the waste-pipe E to the sewer or other place of discharge. Now when the receptaele D swings downward, as described, then the main shaft D is rocked, and the supply-cocks C C are closed to shut off the supply of water to the open faucets 0 0'. Hence the water is cut off from the basin A. At the same time that this takes place the plug A is lifted off its seat, so that the water in the basin A flows from the latter by way of the pipe A, receptacle D, and tank E to the waste-pipe E. Now when the user wants to use the basin A again for washing purposes or the like it is necessary to push the sliderod J downward, so that the hooks I engage and close on the curved arm H by the action of the cams N, and then the operator moves the slide-rod J upward and in doing so imparts a swinging motion to the arms 11 H to turn the main shaft D in the reverse direction, and thereby swings the receptacle D back into an uppermost receiving position and at the same time causes 'the plug A to seat itself on the pipe A and to open the sup- IIO of the water contained therein at the time the faucets C O are closed and no overflow has taken place from the basin into the receptacle D, then it is only necessary for the operator to push the slide-rod J downward, so

that the heel ends of the hooks Iact on the arms H H to swing the same downward, and thereby turn the main shaft D, which by the connection previously described causes the plug A to move upward off its seat, and thereby allow the water to flow from the basin A through the pipe A, receptacle D, and tank E to the waste-pipe E. The cross-bar G, previously mentioned and shown in Fig. 1, as well as the transverse pins G are held adjustably on their respective parts, so as to allow minute adjustment of the plug A to bring the latter properly on its seat on the upper end of the pipe A to insure proper closing of the said pipe to retain the water in the basin A, as before mentioned.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent- 1. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a waste-water receptacle arranged to receive the waste water from the fixture and mounted to swing into a discharging position, and means controlled from the said waste-water receptacle to control the supply of water to the fixture, as set forth.

2. An attachment for basins, sinks andlike fixtures, comprising a waste-water receptacle arranged to receive the waste water from the fixture and mounted to swing into a discharging position, a cock in the supply-pipe for the fixture, and means controlled from the said waste-water receptacle to close and open the cock, as set forth.

3. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a waste-water receptacle arranged to receive the waste water from the fixture and mounted to move into a discharging position,and means controlled'by the said receptacle for shutting off the water-supply for the fixture at the time the said receptacle moves into a discharging position, as set forth.

at. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a waste-water receptacle arranged to receive the waste water from the fixture and mounted to move into a discharging position, means controlled by the said receptacle for shutting off the water-supply for the fixture at the time the said receptacle moves into a discharging position, and means for opening the discharge of the fixture at the time the fixture moves into a discharging position, to drain the fixture of the water contained therein, as set forth.

5. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtu res, comprising a waste-water receptacle mounted to rock and arranged to receive the discharge and the overflow water from the fixture, a discharge-plug in the fixture controlled from the said waste-water receptacle, and a cock in the water-supply pipe for the fixture and controlled from the said wastewater receptacle, as set forth.

6. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a waste-water receptacle mounted to rock and arranged to receive the discharge and the overflow water from the fixture, a discharge-plug in the fixture'con trolled from the said waste-water receptacle, a cock in the water-supply pipe for the fixture and controlled from the said waste-water receptacle, and manually controlled means for retu rning the waste-water receptacle from a discharging position into a receiving position to close the said plug and open the said cock, as set forth.

7. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a tank having an outlet, a main shaft extending through the tank, a waste-water receptacle secured to the shaft within the tank, and into which opens the plug-discharge and the overflow-discharge of the fixture, a rock-shaft, an arm-and-link connection between the said shafts,and means connecting the said rock-shaft with the cock of the water-supply for opening and closing the cooks on the rocking of the said rockshaft, as set forth.

8. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a tank having an outlet, a main shaft extending through the tank, a waste-water receptacle secured to the shaft Within the tank, and into which opens the plug-discharge and the overflow-discharge of the fixture, a rock-shaft, an arm-and-link connection between the said shafts, means connecting the said rock-shaft with the cock of the water-supply for opening and closing the cooks on the rocking of the said rockshaft, an arm on the said main shaft, and a sliding rod under the control of the operator and provided with hooks for engaging the said arm, as set forth.

9. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a tank having an outlet, a main shaft extending through the tank, a waste-water receptacle secured to the shaft within the tank, and into which opensthe plug-discharge and the overflow-discharge of the fixture, a rock-shaft, an arm-and-link connection between the said shafts, means connecting the said rock-shaft with the cock of the water-supply for opening and closing the cocks on the rocking of the said rockshaft, an arm on the said main shaft, a sliding rod under the control of the operator and provided with hooks for engaging the said arm, and fixed cams for engaging the hooks to open and close the same, as set forth.

10. Anattachment for basins, sinks andlike fixtures, comprising a tank having an outlet, a main shaft extending through the tank, a waste-water receptacle secured to the shaft within the tank, and into which opens the plug-discharge and the overflow-discharge of the fixture, a rock-shaft, an arm-and-link connection between the said shafts, means connecting the said rock-shaft with the cock of the water-supply for opening and closing the cocks on the rocking of said rock-shaft, a second rock-shaft connected with the main shaft, and a plug for opening and closing the discharge of the fixture and connected with and actuated from the said second rock-shaft, as set forth.

11. An attachmentforbasins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a waste-water receptacle mounted to swing and connected with the cocks of the water-supply, an arm on the pivot of the said waste-water receptacle, a slide-rod under the control of the operator, and hooks on the slide-rod for engaging the said arm, as set forth.

12. An attachment forbasins, sinksandlike fixtures, comprising a Waste-water receptacle mounted to swing and connected with the cooks of the water-supply, an arm on the pivot of the said waste-water receptacle, a slide-rod under the control of the operator, hooks on the slide-rod for engaging the said arm, and fixed cams for opening and closing the hooks on the said arm, as set forth.

13. An attachment for basins, sinks and like fixtures, comprising a waste-water receptacle mounted to swing, an arm on the front of the said receptacle, a rod pivotally connected at one end with the said arm and mounted to slide at the other end on a fixed support, a rock-shaft having an arm connected with the said rod, a second arm on the said rock-shaft, a plug for closing and opening the fixture, and a link connecting the stem of the plug with the said second arm, as set forth.

14. An attachment for basins, sinks andlike fixtures, comprising a waste-water receptacle mounted to swing, an arm on the front of the said receptacle, a rod pivotally connected at one end with the said arm and mounted to slide at the other end on a fixed support, a rock-shaft having an arm connected with the said rod, a second arm on the said rock-shaft, a plug for closing and opening the fixture, a link connecting the stem of the plug with the said second arm, and means for adjustably connecting the first rock-shaft arm with the said rod, as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence 0' two subscribing witnesses.

WARWICK FORD.

Witnesses:

TI-IEO. G..HOSTER, JNo. M. BITTER. 

